On February 15th, Zong Han returned to Liaoyang and began to redo military defense arrangements on Dongjing Road in the Kingdom of Jin.

On February 16, Wanyan Xiyin personally commanded an army of 30,000 people to march eastward and quickly advance along the rugged mountain road into the Yalu River.

This heralded that the Jin Kingdom began to gather resources to the east, which was the beginning of the shift in strategic focus of the Song, Jin and Xia Kingdoms.

On the evening of February 16th, Han Shizhong in Kaijing was reading a letter from home, written by Liang Hongyu to him.

After reading Liang Hongyu's letter, Han Shizhong broke into a cold sweat.

He didn't expect that while he was fighting conscientiously on the front line, the city of Tokyo was spreading rumors that he was self-reliant.

He told Geng Zhu about this.

He asked: "What do you think about this?"

"This is a very thorny issue. Han Shuai has repeatedly made meritorious deeds in Liaodong, blocking the way for many people to get rich, including King Qi."

"So what do we do now?"

Geng Zhu said: "As my wife said, Han Shuai can write a resignation letter and return to Beijing to prove his innocence."

"It is taboo to change the commander before the battle. Zhang Qing and King Qi are still in Xijing, and the newly appointed strategic commander does not know anything about Goryeo..."

"Han Shuai, if your Majesty really believes this rumor, he will definitely approve your resignation. If you don't believe it, your Majesty also knows that you have no ambitions. Since your Majesty believes the rumor, more things will happen in the future. Many things will happen in the future. It’s also something you can’t decide.”

Han Shizhong sighed helplessly, somewhat unwillingly: "Korea has now reached its most critical moment. If we are given another period of time, we can completely capture Koryeo!"

Geng Zhu also fell silent. After a while, he said: "Han Shuai, even if you are as good as Lin Feng, you will be destroyed. You can retire after your success. There is no need to capture Goryeo. If His Majesty doesn't trust you anymore, just Leave it to Your Majesty to deal with it yourself."

Han Shizhong nodded: "I just feel worthless for the soldiers!"

At this time, people outside said: "Han Shuai, Mr. Qin is here."

Han Shizhong walked out, bowed and said: "Mr. Qin."

Geng Zhu followed suit and saluted: "See Mr. Qin."

"Good minister, I have something very important to tell you." Qin Hui looked very anxious.

"What's the matter?"

"Go in and talk."

After entering, make tea for Qin Hui, and then retreat to the left and right sides.

Qin Hui said: "Good minister, was it you who recommended Duzhi to join the army and Zhang Lu?"

Han Shizhong was stunned for a moment and said, "It's me, what?"

"Something big happened!"

"What happened?"

"Do you know about Qingzhou's grain requisition?" Qin Hui asked.

"Qingzhou is collecting grain?" Han Shizhong's heart tightened.

Of course he knew. Some time ago, he heard Gengzhu mention that some people said that he, Han Shizhong, had ordered someone to do it.

Han Shizhong said: "Xiaoguan has heard about it."

"Not only Qingzhou is requisitioning grain, half of the state capitals on Jingdong East Road are maliciously requisitioning and extorting money. In the name of conquering Goryeo, they are corrupting people from top to bottom and denying people a way to live! Do you know what they did with the grain?"

"What did you do?"

"Go sell it!"

"To sell?"

"Searched in the name of the imperial court, there was a large shortage of food among the people. Some local good people wanted to donate food for relief, but they were detained by local officials."

"Why is this?"

"You can sell it at a higher price when you are in urgent need of food!" Qin Hui looked filled with righteous indignation. He slapped the table angrily, "These moths! I wish I were not an official of the Provincial Academy of Su, otherwise I would arrest every one I see!"

Those who didn't know it really thought that Qin Hui was an upright official!

Qin Hui continued: "Good minister, do you know how this matter is being spread outside?"

"How are you spreading the word?" Han Shizhong became more and more nervous.

"They said it had something to do with you."

"Impossible!" Han Shizhong stood up, "I have no idea about this at all!"

"Good minister, of course I believe you, but I just received the news that the imperial court has found Zhang Lu. It is said that he is the mastermind behind the scenes. He was the instigator of the atrocities committed by the state officials. The imperial court has captured him. The news

It just came to me."

Han Shizhong said: "He dares to do such nonsense!"

"O good minister! He is of secondary importance. If you kill him, kill him. You! It's you now!"

"I?"

"You recommended Zhang Lu. Your Majesty already knows that he has done such a shocking thing. What do you think His Majesty will think of you?"

Han Shizhong suddenly turned pale as paper, and he remembered Liang Hongyu's letter just now.

Could it be that because he devoted himself to serving his country, he really had to end up with his body and head missing?

Han Shizhong felt a little chilled.

He remembered again that year, when he and Yue Fei went to see Zhao Guan's family, had a drink with Zhao Guan's family, and had some instructions from Zhao Guan's family before leaving.

The trust of Zhao Guan's family allowed this northwest man to fight hard in an unfamiliar place without any regrets.

For Han Shizhong, the sincere trust of Zhao Guan's family was his spiritual support.

You treat me as a national scholar, and I should repay you as a national scholar!

But these circumstances now make Han Shizhong a little confused.

"I will write to your Majesty immediately to explain everything."

"Good minister, you are too naive. People in the court are afraid of you!"

"so what should I do now?"

"There is only one way!"

"What way?"

"Resign immediately, and then return to Beijing to plead guilty!" Qin Hui looked pained, as if he felt infinite pity for Han Shizhong.

But there was clearly an imperceptible smile in the corners of his eyes.

“Isn’t it that all my hard work in Liaodong will be wasted?”

"It's important to save your life."

Han Shizhong tried to calm down. He sat down and started writing a letter to Zhao Guan's family.

He really wanted to show his true feelings. He hoped that the Zhao Guan family could trust him and that he was truly dedicated to the country. The situation in Goryeo was now favorable to the Song Dynasty, and he hoped that the Zhao Guan family would not change coaches on the spot.

He can't calm down!

After finishing the letter, Han Shizhong said to Qin Hui: "If a new strategic envoy comes, he must adhere to the new agricultural policy and not go north immediately, otherwise it will offend the interests of the nobles in northern Goryeo and be detrimental to the conquest of Xijing."

"Good minister, don't worry, I will handle it with full authority."

Qin Hui suddenly shed tears.

"What happened to Mr. Qin?"

"It's nothing." Qin Hui wiped his tears, "I just feel sorry for the good minister, I..."

After saying that, Qin Hui couldn't bear it anymore and started crying.

At this time, someone suddenly knocked on the door.

"who?"

"Han Shuai! It's me, Geng Zhu!"

"Come in!"

Geng Zhufei rushed in and said: "Han Shuai, the court angel is here!"

"Angel?"

"It's just outside, saying there is an imperial edict coming!"

"Imperial decree?"

Han Shizhong reacted, quickly put on his official uniform, and took his people to receive the order.

Qin Hui also followed.

Qin Hui was thinking that it was probably an imperial edict to remove Han Shizhong.

"I bear the fate of Haotian's followers: In this life, I will loyally recover the state, attack Goryeo, bring order to the chaos, the country will be safe, the way of heaven will be prosperous, and I will make great achievements. I will grant you the governor of Anton and the king of Qi will make great achievements. I will grant you the governor, command Liaodong, and shake the world.

Hundreds of barbarians, peace in the east of the sea!"

As soon as this imperial edict came out, everyone was shocked. Han Shizhong stood blankly on the spot, and Geng almost jumped up with excitement.

"Commander Han, why don't you accept the order and thank me?"

Only then did Han Shizhong react. He immediately took over the imperial edict and said loudly: "I accept the edict and thank you for your kindness. Long live!"

There were clearly tears in his eyes when he spoke.

Qin Hui's face turned pale.

The Jin Kingdom was increasing its troops. Obviously, the Song Dynasty began to make structural adjustments to adapt to the subsequent military confrontation with the Jin Kingdom in Haidong.
Chapter completed!